DIY Project: Hanging Vases

(Apartment Therapy via Snippet & Ink: Daily Wedding Inspiration)

The weather is warm and nature is in full bloom, so I'm posting another tip for an outdoor celebration. Here is a great DIY project, from DIY Ideas, for a romantic affair, "Blooms in a Hanging Vase".

What you'll need:
• Several 4-inch-tall glass votives or jars (found at crafts or home stores: IKEA, Crafts,Etc! )
• 2 feet of 3/8-inch-wide grosgrain ribbon for each votive or jar
• Hot-glue gun and a pack of glue sticks
• Freshly cut flowers

Directions:
1. Turn a vase upside down on a work surface. Fold a 2-foot-length of ribbon in half to find the midpoint. Using the hot-glue gun, attach the midpoint of the ribbon to the center bottom of the vase. Glue the ribbon to the sides of the vase and let it dry.

2. Repeat with the remaining vases.

3. If additional embellishment is desired, hot glue any excess ribbon around the lips of the glass containers, smoothing out the ribbon so it lies flat. Let dry.

4. Fill each vase 1/3 full of water. Add cut blooms to the vases. DIY Ideas used white peonies and lady’s mantle. Then tie the ribbons along tree branches for a dazzling, romantic display.

Adding a few hanging votives or lanterns will enhance the charm and romance of your event, when the sun begins to set.